Highlights:1. I have published more than fifteen educational opinion pieces in a South African daily newspaper. 2. I have published two peer reviewed journal articles with the Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

Skills:Teacher (Special Education), Education Training and Development, Education Training and Development, Education Training and Development, Elementary Special Education Teacher

Goal:To develop myself up the level of Doctor of Education

Membership:I am currently a member of the South African Council of Educators (SACE)

Certification:I have already evaluated my qualifications with the World Education Services (WES) and I hope application for certification in the field of education will not be problematic.

Honor:I obtained a Cum Laude for my Bachelor of Education (Honours) degree and I was awarded a scholarship to pursue my Master of Education degree.

Alois Nzembe 10/2019 - current
King Solomon Academy, Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Zimbabwe
Industry: Primary Education
I am responsible for teaching learners with intellectual learning challenges
Address the needs of students, and develop and implement curricula, classes, and fundamental special education programs. 2 ? Develop IEP in collaboration with students, staff, and other departmental personnel. ? Implement an educational skill-development program for the designated students and, as necessary, provide written documentation of my preparation. ? Demonstrating a dedication to improving curriculum, student performance, and student involvement. ? Carrying out a leadership role in data analysis and assessment for program improvement methods. ? Utilizing public office hours and technological communication, including social media platforms, to keep in touch with students. ? creating and using a course curriculum and assessments according to the institution's defined norms for each course--
Special Education Teacher 16 February 2011 - current
Dept of Higher Education, Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
Industry: Education and Training
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes. ? Ability to work with students of all ages and backgrounds ? Good organizational skills ? Sound understanding of educational issues ? Ability to contribute to team effort. ? Brilliant conceptualization skills. ? Excellent lecturing/teaching/training skills. ? Extensive knowledge of my subject area. ? Effective written and verbal communication skills ? Ability to produce coursework materials.
Administer psychological diagnostic tests. ? Identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP). ? Developing appropriate academic and interpersonal skills in a given class following key skills outlined in the learners’ IEPs. ? Communicate with fellow teachers, school management team, and parents regarding the needs and progress of students ? Maintain records, files, and reports as required by the Department of Education regulations ? Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education ? Participate in Student Study Team meetings and follow up plans as needed ? Collaborate with the Special Needs Education department to ensure that students modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general education classroom--
High school teacher 01/2008 - 12/2010
Government of South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal Zimbabwe
Industry: Basic Education
I taught Biology from grade ten to grade 12.
• Preparation of lectures. • Teaching assigned subjects. • Essay marking. • Compilation of study notes. • Examination preparation, invigilating and marking. • Counseling students.--
Special Education Teacher 01/1991 - 12/2007
Government of Zimbabwe, Chinhyi, Mashonaland West Zimbabwe
I was a pioneer Special Education teacher and I played an instrumental role in the introduction of a self-contained special class with a variety of challenges
• Administer psychological diagnostic tests. • Identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP). • Developing appropriate academic and interpersonal skills in a given class following key skills outlined in the learners’ IEPs. • Communicate with fellow teachers, school management team, and parents regarding the needs and progress of students • Maintain records, files, and reports as required by the Department of Education regulations • Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education • Participate in Student Study Team meetings and follow up plans as needed • Collaborate with the Special Needs Education department to ensure that students modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general education classroom.--
Primary School Teacher/Special Education Teacher/College Lecturer 01/01/1991 - 06/30/2007
Ministry of Education, Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Zimbabwe
Industry: Primary and Secongary Education/ Department of Higher Education and Training
1. Teaching English, Math and Environmental Science in grades 5-7. 2. Preparing lesson plans and schemes of work according to the Department of Education policies and guidelines. 3. Maintaining discipline in the classroom.
1. Encouraging pupils to actively participate in classroom activities and develop cognitive, numerical and verbal reasoning abilities. 2. Educating pupils in an engaging manner, marking students'work and providing them with the necessary feedback, encouragement and support. 3. Paying attention to each individual pupil's progress and evaluate their learning abilities by setting assignment, periodic tests, and homework projects. 4. Administer psychological tests. 5. Identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP). 6.Developing appropriate academic and interpersonal skills in a given class following key skills outlined in the learner's IEP. 7. Communicate with fellow teachers, school management team and parents regarding the needs and progress of learners. 8. Maintain records, files, and reports as required by the Department of Education, Zimbabwe. 9. Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to the administration and management special education programs. 10. Collaborate with the Special Needs Education Office at district and provincial level to ensure that students modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general, inclusive education classroom. 11. Preparing lectures 12. Teaching assigned subjects. 13. Essay marking. 14. Compilation of study notes. 15. Examination preparation, invigilating and marking. 16. Counseling students with personal problems.--
Primary School Teacher 01/1991 - 12/2000
Government of Zimbabwe, Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Zimbabwe
I was responsible for teaching all subjects at primary school level. During the ten years I was a primary school teacher, I mainly taught grades six and seven
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation; • Maintaining discipline; • Teaching all areas of the primary curriculum; • Working with others to plan and coordinate work; • Working with parents to maximize their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school; • Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum;--

University of Zimbabwe 01/1988 - 12/1990
Masvingo, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major:Agriculture
I did a Certificate in Education qualification with Masvingo Teachers College, an Associate college of the University of Zimbabwe

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